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United Nations Statistics Division

International Seminar “Towards Linking Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services to

Economic and Human Activity”

27-29 November 2012

United Nations Secretariat (27TH floor – Conference Room S-2726 and S-2727)



1. Meeting Information

Title

International Seminar “Towards Linking Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services to Economic and Human Activity”

Dates

27-29 November 2012

Venue

United Nations Secretariat building (27TH floor– Conference Room S-2726 and S-2727)

Time

The sessions will be from 10 a.m to 6 p.m on 27 November, from 9 a.m to 6 pm on 28 November and from 9:30 a.m to 1 p.m on 29 November.

Registration and Ground Passes Registration of participants will be from 8.30am to 9.30am on the first day. Participants will enter the United Nations Headquarters Complex through the Visitors Entrance located at First

Avenue between 45th

street and 46th

street. One of our staffs will station there to assist you with logistics and the going through of the security screening. After passing through the security screening at the Visitor Entrance, kindly proceed to the Registration Desk set up by our staff members at the entrance of the General Assembly Building to pick up your temporary United Nations grounds pass. A grounds pass is required at all times to enter all United Nations buildings. Please bring all the necessary documentation if you are being funded by United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) Please fill in the Registration Form on the last page of these notes and submit it to the UN Staff at the Registration Desk. One of our staff members will guide you to walk to the conference room located at the 27th floor- Conference Room S-2726 and S-2727 of the United Nations Secretariat building. It takes 15 minutes to walk from the Registration Desk to the conference room and we therefore encourage you to arrive in early for registration.





Map of the United Nations Vicinity

United Nations Statistics Division

Two United Nations Plaza (16th Floor)

44th Street (Between 1st & 2nd

United Nations Headquarters Complex

1st Avenue (Between 42nd & 46th Streets)

United Nations Headquarters Complex

Visitors’ Entrance



Meeting’s venue



2. New York Information

Hotels and Other Accommodations

Arrangements for hotels need to be made by individual participants at hotels of their own choice. A list of hotels in the vicinity of the UN is provided below.

Please note that a credit card is normally required to make a reservation, participants should plan accordingly.

Below are some popular web sites for hotels:

www.expedia.com www.hotels.com www.orbitz.com

Hotels in the vicinity of the United Nations

Below is the list of hotels located in the vicinity of the United Nations (walking distance to the UN).

Hotel Address Telephone Website

ALGONQUIN 59 W. 44th St. (1-212) 840.6800 www.algonquinhotel.com

BEDFORD 118 E. 40th St. (1-212) 697.8100 www.bedfordhotel.com

BEEKMAN 3 Mitchell Place

(E. 48th and 1st Ave.) (1-212) 355.7300 www.affinia.com

BENJAMIN 125 E. 50th St. (1-212) 753.2700 www.thebenjamin.com


MILLENNIUM HOTEL 1 UN Plaza

(E. 44th St at 1st Ave) (1-212) 758.1234 www.millenniumhotels.com

CROWNE PLAZA AT THE UNITED

NATIONS 304 E. 42nd St. (1-212) 986.8800 www.ichotelsgroup.com

DIPLOMAT RESIDENCE 210 E. 47th St. (1-212) 371.6029 e-mail: [email protected]

EASTGATE TOWER 222 E. 39th St. (1-212) 687.8000 www.affinia.com



DYLAN 52 E. 41st St. (1-212) 338.0500 www.dylanhotel.com

ENVOY CLUB 377 E. 33rd St. (1-212) 481.4600 http://www.envoyclub.com

FITZPATRICK 141 E. 44th St. (1-212) 351.6872 www.fitzpatrickhotels.com

HELMSLEY PARK LANE 36 Central Park South (1-212) 521.6239 www.helmsleyhotels.com

MARCEL 201 E. 24th St. (1-212) 696.3800 www.themarcelatgramercy.com

MELROSE HOTEL 140 E. 63rd St. (1-212) 838.5700 www.melrosehotelnewyork.com

METROPOLITAN 569 Lexington Ave. (1-212) 752.7000 www.metropolitanhotelnyc.com

MIDDLETOWN HELMSLEY 148 E. 48th St. (1-212) 755.3000 www.helmsleyhotels.com

BENTLEY 500 E. 62nd St. (1-212) 644.6000 www.bentleyhotelnyc.com

NEW YORK HELMSLEY 212 E. 42nd St. (1-212) 490.8900 www.helmsleyhotels.com

PICKWICK ARMS 230 E. 51st St. (1-212) 355.0300 www.pickwickarms.com

RADISSON 511 Lexington Ave. (1-212) 755.4400 www.radisson.com

ROGER SMITH* 501 Lexington Ave. (1-212) 755.1400 www.rogersmith.com

SAN CARLOS 150 E. 50th St. (1-212) 755.1800 www.sancarloshotel.com

WARWICK 65 W. 54th St. (1-212) 247.2700 www.warwickhotelny.com



Hotels which are a long walk or a non-walking distance from the UN

The hotels listed below are located further from the United Nations Complex (long walk or non-walking distance to the UN).


Affinia Dumont

150 East 34th Street

(Lexington and Third

Avenues)

(1-212) 481-7600 www.affinia.com

Belleclaire Hotel 250 W. 77th Street

(1-212) 362-7700

Fax: (1-212) 362-

1004

www.hotelbelleclaire.com

e-mail:

[email protected]

Carlton Arms Hotel 160. E. 25th Street (1-212) 679-0680

www.carltonarms.com

e-mail: [email protected]

Chelsea Hotel 222 West 23rd Street

(7th and 8th Avenues) (1-212) 243-3700 www.hotelchelsea.com

Doubletree

Metropolitan

569 Lexington Avenue

(51st Street) (1-212) 752-7000 www.metropolitanhotelnyc.com

Excelsior Hotel

45 West 81st Street

(Central Park West and

Columbus Avenue)

(1-212) 362-9200 www.excelsiorhotelny.com

Gershwin Hotel

7 East 27th Street

(Madison & 5th

Avenues)

(1-212) 545-8000

Fax: (1-212) 684-

5546

www.gershwinhotel.com

e-mail:

[email protected]

Hotel QT

125 West 45th Street

(Avenue of the

Americas and 7th

Avenue)

(1-212) 354-2323 www.hotelqt.com

Hotel Riverview

113 Jane Street

(between W. 12 & 14th

Streets)

(1-212) 929-0060

Fax: (1-212) 675-

8581

www.hotelriverview.com





Hotel Stanford

43 West 32nd Street

(Broadway and 5th

Avenue)

(1-800)-365-1114 www.hotelstanford.com

Hudson Hotel 356 West 58th Street

(8th and 9th Avenues) (1-212) 554-6000 www.hudsonhotel.com

The Macaw

Guesthouses 106 E. 101st Street (1-212) 348-4643 www.themacawguesthouse.com

Off SoHo Suites

Hotel

11 Rivington Street

(Bowery and Chrystie

Streets)

(1-800)-633-7646 www.offsoho.com

The Time

224 West 49th Street

(Broadway and 8th

Avenue)

(1-877)-846-3692 www.thetimeny.com

Hostels

Hostel Address Telephone Website

Central Park Hostel 19 West 103rd Street

(1-212) 678-0491

Fax: (1-212) 678-0453

www.centralparkhostel.com

e-mail:

[email protected]

Hostelling

International 891 Amsterdam Avenue

(1-212) 932-2300

Fax: (1-12) 932-2574

www.hinewyork.org




Apartment/Residences/International Houses/YMCA

Name Address Telephone Website

Chelsmore Apartments

205 W. 15th Street

(between 7th & 8th

Avenues)

(1-212) 924-7991

Fax: (1-212) 727-7284

www.chelsmore.com

e-mail:

[email protected]

DeHirsch Residence

Operated by 92nd Street

YMCA

1395 Lexington Ave (at

92nd St)

(1-212) 415-5650

(1-800) 858-4692

Fax: (1-212) 415-5578

www.92ndsty.org


Harlem YMCA 180 W. 135th St. (1-212) 281-4100 e-mail:

[email protected]

Vanderbilt YMCA 224 E. 47th St (between

2nd & 3rd Avenues)

(1-212) 756-9600

Fax: (1-212) 752-0210 www.ymcanyc.org

Airports

There are 3 major airports serving New York City. They are:

1. John F. Kennedy International Airport: Phone: 1-718-244-4444. Located in Queens, New York, about 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan.

2. Newark Liberty International Airport: Phone: 1-973-961-6000. Located in Newark, New Jersey, about 16 miles from Midtown Manhattan.

3. La Guardia Airport: Phone: 1-718-533-3400. Located in Queens, New York about 8 miles from Midtown Manhattan.

Information regarding these 3 airports can be accessed online at:

www.panynj.gov./aviation.html

Airport Transportation

Complete transportation information for the above 3 airports can be obtained by calling Air-Ride ph: 1-800-AIR RIDE (toll free number within the U.S.). Please find below the options of transportation from the airports to Midtown Manhattan:



From JFK International Airport

Service Fare Estimated

Time of Arrival

Frequency Notes

AirTrain JFK

(www.panynj.gov/airtrain) Connection with NYC subway (www.mta.info/nyct/subway)

Connection with Long Island Railroad (LIRR) direct to Penn Station (www.mta.info/lirr)

$5 Enter/Exit Fare + Subway Fare ($2.00)

$5 Enter/Exit Fare + Train Fare (Peak hrs:$6.75, off-peak hrs $4.75)

55 minutes

40 minutes

Service available 24 hrs. Air Train:4-10 minutes

Subway:4-12 minutes.

LIRR: 2-22 minutes depending on the time of the day.

Connect to “E” subway train/LIRR at ‘Jamaica Station’.

Use pay-per-ride Metrocard is required to ride Air Train.

New York Airport Service Express Bus (1-718) 875-8200

(http://panynj.gov)

$15

45 - 65 minutes ( longer at peak hours)

Every 15-30 minutes 6:15 a.m. - 11:10 p.m.

Grand Central Terminal (bus stops at 125 Park Ave. between E. 41st and E. 42nd Streets) Transfer available to hotels between E. 27th and E. 63rd Streets.

SuperShuttle Manhattan

Shared door to door minibus 1-800-258-3826 (www.supershuttle.com)

$17 - $19

45 – 75 minutes (depending on traffic)

Available 24 hours.

No reservation is required for trip from Airport to Manhattan. Follow the signs to Ground Transportation Desk near the Baggage Claim area. Ask an agent to arrange for service or call Super Shuttle directly from the courtesy phone.

24-48 hours reservations required for return service.

Taxi Flat rate $45 plus tolls ($4.00 each) and tips

(10-15% is customary).

40 - 60 minutes (longer at peak hours).

Available 24 hours a day.

Follow the signs to Taxi Stands in front of terminals.



From Newark Liberty International Airport


Time of Arrival

Frequency Notes

AirTrain Newark

(http://www.panynj.gov/airtrainnewark/what.index.html)

1-800-AIR RIDE Connection with NJTransit (www.njtransit.com)

1-800-772-2222 or (973) 762-5100

$5 + NJ Transit Fare ($6.55)

40 minutes

Air Train: 8-12 minutes. Available 24 hours.

NJ Transit: 7-30 minutes depending on the time of the day between 4:46 a.m. and 1:55 a.m. For exact times check www.njtransit.com or call 1-800-626-RIDE

Take Air Train to ‘Newark Int’l Airport Station’ and transfer the NJ Transit Trains to New York Penn Station.

Olympia Airport Express 1-877- 8-NEWARK

1-877 863-9275

(http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/egtsfram.htm)

$20 round-trip or $12 one-way. $16 one-way transfers to hotels via Grand Central Station.

30 - 60 minutes ( longer at peak hours)


Drop off service to Grand Central Terminal (120 E. 41st St, between Park and Lexington Ave.), Port Authority (E. 42nd St and 8th Ave) or Penn Station (W. 34th st and 8th Ave)


Shared door to door minibus 1-800-258-3826 www.supershuttle.com

$15 - $19

30 – 60 minutes (longer at peak hours)

Available on demand

24 hours.

No reservation is required for trip from Airport to Manhattan. Follow the signs to Ground Transportation Desk near the Baggage Claim area. Ask an agent to arrange for service or call Super Shuttle directly from the courtesy phone.

24-48 hours reservations required for return service.

Taxi Flat rate ranging from $30 to $45 plus tolls ($6.00 each) and tips (10-15%).

40 minutes (longer at peak hours).

Available during flight hours. Follow the signs to Taxi Stands

outside arrival areas.



From La Guardia Airport:


Time of Arrival Frequency Notes

New York Airport Service Express Bus (1-718) 875-8200

(http://panynj.gov)

$10 - $12

30 - 45 minutes, ( longer at peak hours)


Grand Central Terminal (Vanderbilt Ave. and E. 42nd Streets) Transfer available to hotels between E. 31st and E. 59th Streets.


Shared door to door minibus 1-800-258-3826 (www.supershuttle.com) $15 - $19

45 – 75 minutes (depending on traffic)

Available on demand 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

No reservation is required for trip from Airport to Manhattan. Follow the signs to Ground Transportation Desk near the Baggage Claim area. Ask an agent to arrange for service or call Super Shuttle directly from the courtesy phone. 24-48 hours reservations required for return service.

Taxi $21 - $30 plus tolls ($4.00) and tips (10-15% is customary) plus night surcharge ($0.50 from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am) or weekday surcharge ($1 Mon to Fri from 4:00 pm to 8:00 p.m.) if applicable.

20 - 30 minutes (longer at peak hours).

Available during flight hours. Follow the signs to

Taxi Stands in front of terminals.



Local Transportation

Subway and buses (www.mta.nyc.ny.us) are a convenient way to get around Manhattan. Metro Card valid for subway and bus can be purchased at subway stations.

Single: trip fare is $2.25. 7-Day Metro Card costs $29.00 (unlimited ride for one week for one person)

Yellow Cab Taxis are readily available around Manhattan. Taxis are a safe alternative for late night travel when train and buses can be few and far between. It is advisable not to take taxis without meters (illegal taxi), as they could charge exorbitant fares. Taxis are cash only and it's a good idea to have small bills because taxi drivers usually cannot change anything higher than $20. While taxis are relatively expensive for a single person, they are more affordable with 3 or more riders. The rates for taxis are as follows:

Initial fare.......................$2.50 Each 1/5 mile (4 blocks)………$0.40 Each 1 minute idle.............$0.20 Night surcharge.................$0.50 (after 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.) Additional riders................FREE

Pay only what's on the meter, plus a 15-20 per cent gratuity. On all trips within New York City, any bridge and tunnel tolls to the destination shall be paid by the passenger, who shall be so informed before the start of the trip. On all trips within the City of New York, return tolls shall not be charged except for trips over the Cross Bay Veterans, Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial, and Verrazano Narrows Bridges. On trips beyond the City of New York, all necessary tolls to and from the destination shall be paid by the passenger. There are additional charges for crossings outside the metropolitan area and New Jersey. Passengers are required to pay one way.

Money

The majority of ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) networks in New York City are linked to a network that most likely includes your bank at home. Hence, you would be able to make a cash withdrawal if you have a cash card (ATM Card) that offers Cirrus (www.mastercard.com/atmlocator/index.jsp) or Plus (www.visa.com/atm), the 2 most popular networks. There are fees and daily limits associated with withdrawing money using the above networks. Please check with your bank at home for this information.

Traveller’s cheques are another good and safe alternative. Be sure to keep a record of their serial numbers, so you are ensured a refund in case they are lost or stolen. The 3 most popular traveller’s cheque providers are American Express (American Express branches www.americanexpress.com), Visa (Citibank branches), MasterCard (Thomas Cook Currency Services).



Credit Cards are a convenient way to pay for transactions. American Express, Visa and Master Card (among others) are accepted virtually everywhere in New York.

Postal Services

United Nations Post Office UN Secretariat Building New York, NY 10017 1st Avenue (between E. 45th and E. 46th St., entry via Visitors Entrance)

US Postal Offices

884 2nd Ave New York, NY 10017 (1-800) 275-8777

5 Tudor City Pl New York, NY 10017 (1-800) 275-8777

Confirmation of Return Flights

Please contact the airline directly to reconfirm your flight.

Time

For the time difference between New York and your country, please refer to http://www.worldtimeserver.com/convert_time_in_US-NY.aspx

Weather

To check for current weather condition in New York, please refer to www.weather.com/weather/local/10017?lswe=10017&lwsa=WeatherLocalUndeclared&from=whatwhere



2. Registration Form

REGISTRATION F0RM

NAME:

TITLE:

ORGANIZATION:

ACCOMMODATION IN NEW YORK

NAME OF HOTEL:

CHECK IN DATE:

CHECK OUT DATE:

ADDRESS & CONTACT

NUMBERS1

Please submit this Registration Form to [staff member in charge of attendance information form] at the Registration Desk.

Comments and suggestions on how to improve the resource guide:

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